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Is my breast normal? I seem to be inverted because I have no nipples.

RSMember1322Oct 13, 2015
I feel insecure because I don't have a nipples. I checked it online and it said that inverted nipple is normal. But I still wanna consult this. I am 19. I would really appreciate it if you answer me. Thanks.

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Martin Jugenburg, MD

Inverted nipple correction is an elective procedure.  It is not a procedure essential to your health but if the appearance of you nipple concerns you, you can chose to have a minor procedure to get the inversion corrected.

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Denis L. Gonyon, Jr., MD (account suspended)

An inverted nipple can be normal but can also be a sign of something more concerning.  I would recommend consultation with either a plastic or general surgeon for evaluation and examination. Hopefully you are getting routine mammograms and, if not, you should get one.  This...

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Fred H. Siegel, MD (retired)

In my experience it does happen that one or both inverted nipples will fail the first attempt at repair however, there are multiple ways to fix this problem and a secondary repair is usually successful if needed.  Breast feeding may be impossible after repair, so timing is important.

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